Fall Color Getaway! 5-Acre Farm Retreat - Minutes to Frankfort & Lake Michigan

Welcome to The Orchard at Apple Ridge—a private 5-acre modern farm retreat and the perfect home base for a Northern Michigan fall color getaway, just minutes from downtown Frankfort and Lake Michigan.

Recently renovated, this home blends modern comfort with relaxed country charm. With 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and over 3,000 square feet, it’s ideal for families and groups looking for space, privacy, and a memorable Northern Michigan getaway.

Perfect for Fall Color Season: Experience Northern Michigan at one of the most beautiful times of year. The Orchard at Apple Ridge is a peaceful home base for a fall color getaway, with scenic drives through Benzie County, Lake Michigan, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Crystal Mountain, and charming downtown Frankfort all nearby. Spend the day exploring the colors, hiking, visiting local orchards and breweries, then come home to the quiet countryside and an evening around the fire pit.

Why Guests Love It:

Private 5-Acre Setting: Apple orchard, expansive lawn, and peaceful countryside.

Country Charm: Friendly resident chickens and goats on the property.

Great Layout: Sleeps 10 comfortably, including a private lower-level suite with a queen bed, full bath, kitchenette, and private entrance—ideal for grandparents or a second family.

Outdoor Living: Elevated rear deck overlooking the orchard, covered front porch, spacious yard, and fire pit for evenings under the stars.

Privacy: We live in a separate residence on the far side of the 5-acre property. Your vacation home, driveway, and outdoor living areas are fully private. We’re nearby if you need anything while respecting your privacy throughout your stay.

The Home:

Main Level: Open-concept living, kitchen, and dining area featuring Brazilian cherry hardwood floors, quartz countertops, and plenty of space to gather.

Sleeping Arrangements — Sleeps 10:

• King primary suite with custom tile shower
• Main-floor queen bedroom with trundle
• Two upstairs twin bedrooms
• Private lower-level queen suite with kitchenette and full bath

Comforts: Central A/C, high-speed Wi-Fi, fully equipped kitchen, and whole-house generator.

Location — Close to Everything:

• Less than 10 minutes to downtown Frankfort and Lake Michigan beaches
• Less than 2 miles from the Ironman Michigan route
• About 15 minutes to Crystal Mountain
• About 20 minutes to Arcadia Bluffs
• About 30 minutes to Sleeping Bear Dunes
• About 45 minutes to Traverse City

Local favorites include Stormcloud Brewing, The Cabbage Shed, Birch & Maple, Vita Bella, The Cherry Hut, and Arcadia Bluffs Dining.

Whether you’re planning a Lake Michigan beach trip, golf weekend, fall color tour, family gathering, or Ironman stay, The Orchard at Apple Ridge offers the space, privacy, and peaceful setting for a memorable Northern Michigan getaway.